Rainstorm wreaks havoc: Faulty transformers, feeder failures leave parts of 3 regions without power

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is battling multiple network failures across three regions following a combination of technical faults and a heavy rainstorm that has left scores of communities without power over the weekend. In the Volta Region, engineers are working to rectify a fault on the Tsito Feeder that has disrupted electricity supply to Tsaweunu, Sokode Ando, Sokode Gbagble, part of Sokode Gbogame, and surrounding areas. The company confirmed the outage in a statement issued Saturday, April 4, 2026, but did not provide a timeline for full restoration.

In the Tema Region, residents of Community 25 and its surrounding areas have been plunged into darkness following the failure of two transformers at the Community 25 substation. The ECG confirmed that engineers have been deployed and are working assiduously to restore supply as soon as possible. In the Central Region, a heavy rainstorm that swept through Assin Fosu has caused widespread faults in the ECG network. According to a statement issued Sunday, April 5, 2026, the storm has left several communities without power, including Nsuta, Dadieso, Andoe, Besease, Assin Manso, Ochiso, the Assin South District Assembly, Darmang, Domeabra, Juaben, and surrounding areas.

The ECG stated, "The outage being experienced is as a result of faults in our network due to heavy rainstorm at Assin Fosu," adding that engineers have been mobilised to rectify the faults and restore supply. The company has not indicated how long restoration efforts might take, but assured affected customers that teams are working diligently to resolve the issues. The ECG has extended its apologies to all affected customers, acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the unplanned outages and has urged the public to remain patient as engineers work to restore normal supply across